Ok fellow dieselers, Back again . Worked on the ole 1996 F-350 again. THE FIX --New power stearing pump and new pulley. Purged nthe system with about 1/2 gallon of new fluid . The old stuff was nasty had grit in it ,Bet thats what got the first pump. Any way thanks for all of you'r help . PS...
Hey Brush. I am away from the truck for a few days now .so being able to check things out will have to wait HOWEVER Ideas that can be concived for a fix are open.Wouldn't some thing have to keep that pulley from turning that pump .Like a pressure buildup or maybe something restricting pump...
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Hey All, The new deal today .Got new belt and pump. Pressed old metal pulley onto new pump( tight fit) Installed belt added fluid,purged air out. Cranked up made several reves back an forth on stearing . every thing seems ok .No noise ,NO leaks Stears great . Take out on the...
Hey Man have any of you ever have a power stearing pump lock down an snap the fan belt. What would have caused this ? Can i put another one on without having this happening again. or could it the box that needs to be changed out. I may be the cause of the problem ,it has been slowly leaking...